Raised in Connecticut

Worked as a freelance press agent in New York for Dick Shawn and Mort Sahl

Wrote comedy material for Dick Shawn, Red Buttons, Groucho Marx, Mort Sahl in New York

Formed Bobka Productions and served as president and CEO

Moved to Los Angeles; became a TV writer for Universal Pictures

Became head writer for the TV series, "The Bob Newhart Show"

First screenplay credit, "Dr Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine"

Wrote original story for "Divorce American Style"

Produced first TV series, "The Ugliest Girl in Town" (also writer)

Served as executive producer and screenwriter of "Love at First Bite"

Produced first feature, "How to Beat the High Cost of Living"

Executive produced, "She's Out of Control"